Bismillah [IslamCity] Thought for the day
As Salaamu Alaikum
Glasses of Seeing Only Specialities
Nowadays it is a fashion and also a compulsion to wear glasses. So wear the
glasses of seeing only specialities. Nothing else should be visible. For
instance, when you wear red glasses, even something green will appear to be
red. So when coming into connection with everyone, adopt the vision of seeing
only their specialities and you will become special.
Anonymous
PoEtEsS
Prayer is the stepping stone of rewards and success when my life has its
trials and my eyes has its tears…Zohra Moosa
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{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom
(i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue
with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone
astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.} (Holy
Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: My Lord is Allah (believes in
His Oneness), and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites
(men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: I
am one of the Muslims.} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: By Allah, if
Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of
camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, Whoever
calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who
follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all.
[Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Give women a status that they have never enjoyed in any other religion
* Give women a status that they have never enjoyed in any other religion** * ** ** AFTER marriage, the true Muslim adheres to the Islamic injunction to treat his wife well. The Islamic recommendations concerning women, and the way in which Islam encourages men to respect them, are nothing short of amazing. Islam recommends men to treat women well, and gives them a status that they have never enjoyed in any other religion. So we see the Prophet (peace be upon him) admonishing all men: Treat women kindly, for woman was created from a rib. The part of it that is most bent is the top. If you try to straighten it you will break it, and if you leave it alone it will remain bent. So treat women kindly. *(Bukhari and Muslim)* According to a report given by Bukhari and Muslim, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Woman is like a rib: if you try to straighten it you will break it, and if you enjoy her (or your relationship with her), you will do so in spite of her crookedness. According to a report given by Muslim, the Prophet (peace be upon him) also said: Woman was created from a rib. She will never be straightforward and consistent for you in any way. If you enjoy her (or your relationship with her), you will do so in spite of her crookedness. If you try to straighten her, you will break her, and her breaking is her divorce. This description given by the Prophet (peace be upon him) eloquently describes the reality and nature of woman. She will not remain consistent in the way her husband may wish, but the Muslim husband must understand that this is her nature, the way she has been created. He should not try to straighten her in the way he feels is correct, but he should respect her unique feminine nature and accept her the way Allah made her, complete with the crookedness that means that she will not be as he wishes in some aspects. If he insists on straightening her and moulding her to his wishes, it will be like trying to straighten a bent rib: it will break in his hands, and the breaking of a woman is divorce (i.e., the matter will end in divorce). When the Muslim husband truly follows this guidance of the Prophet (peace be upon him), which is based on a deep understanding of the psychology and nature of women, he will tolerate his wife's mistakes and turn a blind eye to her faults, recognizing that these are part of her nature. Thus the marital home will be safe and calm, free from shouting or arguments. We may note that in the Hadith quoted above, the Prophet (peace be upon him) started with the words Treat women kindly, then after analyzing the nature of woman, he ended with the same words: Treat women kindly. How great was the concern of the Prophet (peace be upon him) for women, and how deep was his understanding of their psychology! Does the sincere Muslim husband have any choice but to follow this guidance and put it into practice at every moment? The Prophet's concern for women reached such an extent that he did not forget to remind Muslims to treat them kindly, in his farewell sermon (khutbat hijjat al-wadaa) This is the khutbah in which the Prophet (peace be upon him) reiterated the essential points of Islam, when he realized that this was the last time he would stand and address the Muslims during Haj. He did not omit to advise Muslims to treat women kindly, beginning his words concerning women with a warning that is indicative of his care and concern: ...Interact with women kindly, for they are prisoners and you have no other power over them than that, if they are guilty of open lewdness, then refuse to share their beds, and beat them, but not severely, but if they return to obedience, (then) seek not against them means of annoyance. You have rights over your women and they have rights over you. Your right over them is that they should not entertain at your hearth (or commit adultery with) anyone whom you dislike, and not to allow into your home anyone whom you dislike, and their right over you is that you should feed and clothe them well. This is a good advice, in which every sincere Muslim husband recognizes the wisdom of the Prophet (peace be upon him) in defining the rights and duties of husband and wife in a framework of mercy and compassion towards women which leaves no room for even thinking of oppressing or harming one's wife. –published by International Islamic Publishing House, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia * Permission is granted to circulate among private individuals and groups, to post on Internet sites and to publish in full text and subject title in not-for-profit publications.** * image001.jpgimage002.gifimage003.jpgimage004.gif
Bismillah [IslamCity] Recruiting new writers at IslamOnline.net
Assalamu Alaikum ! Greetings to you all, my name is Aisha El-Awady, I am an editor at the Health and Science section at the web portal IslamOnline.net. We are currently recruiting new writers for our page. We are interested in articles involved with health, environment, technology, nature, alternative medicine etc. If you are interested please send your CV and an example of your work to me at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Looking forward to hearing from you! Best regards, Aisha
Bismillah [IslamCity] UN warning on India child health
Sri Lanka - which has one of the longest running civil wars in the region - has managed to cut down on child deaths by half since 1990 because it has emphasised on health care, Unicef says UN warning on India child health http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7542521.stm Millions of children in India are malnourished The world will fail to reach millennium development goals unless India improves its record on health and child protection, a UN report says. Unicef, the UN children's agency, says India is failing to provide basic healthcare for its poorest children - despite robust economic growth. India and China account for nearly a third of the world's child deaths, the vast majority of them in India. The country had 2.1m child deaths in 2006 - more than any other state. The corresponding figure for China was more than 400,000. Growing divide The Unicef report examined the latest trends in child and maternal health in Asia. It said the region's robust economic growth had lifted millions out of poverty, but deepening disparities between the rich and the poor had meant that health care often failed to reach those at the very bottom. It is a fundamental truth that unless India achieves major improvements in health, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, gender equality and child protection, global efforts to reach the millennium development goals (MDGs) will fail, Unicef says in the State of Asia-Pacific's Children 2008 report. The divide between rich and poor is rising at a troubling rate in the region, the report says. This is leaving vast numbers of mothers and children at risk of increasing relative poverty. Underweight babies are more likely to die than a healthy ones Unicef recommends that both countries increase spending on public health by at least two per cent while also involve communities in order to strengthen the system. Unicef says avoidable diseases like pneumonia and diarrhoea and a high rate of malnutrition are the major causes of child death in the region. The report says that in India one out of every three women is underweight which puts them at risk of having low birth weight babies. These babies are 20 times more likely to die in infancy than healthy babies. Experts say poverty, ignorance and poor feeding practices often result in high rates of malnourished children. Conflict Rising global food prices in the last few months have also had an impact. The report says the gender discrimination prevalent in South Asia ensures that life expectancy of girls is lower than boys. In Pakistan, boys are more likely to be immunised than girls and have better access to health care, says Unicef. Conflict also affects a child's chance of survival and Pakistan and Afghanistan are two countries in the region where children have to struggle hard to survive, the report says. However, Sri Lanka - which has one of the longest running civil wars in the region - has managed to cut down on child deaths by half since 1990 because it has emphasised on health care, Unicef says. With Regards Abi
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Iqra Academy need teachers
--- On Mon, 8/4/08, Aishah Schwartz aishah.schwartz@ muslimahwritersa
lliance.com wrote:
Bismillah
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatuallahi wa Barakatuhu
AS RECEIVED SISTERS!! Please respond directly to hatim.yusuf@ iqravi.org –
Jazakallahu khayran.
Ma'Salaama,
`Aishah
Aishah Schwartz is a Muslim American revert and freelance writer. She is also
Founder and Director of Muslimah Writers Alliance, and a member of the Muslim
American Journalists Association. Ms. Schwartz has catalogued her journeys
through Islam in a series of articles found at http://www.sisterai shah.com.
Bismillah
Dear Sr. Aishah,
As-salamu ‘alaykum wa Rahmatu Allahi wa Barakaatahu! I pray that you and your
family are well and in the best state emaan.
It is our ardent desire to work with professionals driven to providing
excellence in Islamic education to the future leaders of tomorrow. We would
like to appeal to you to assist us in finding educators interested in
relocating to the US Virgin Islands. If not, then please forgive me and keep
our school and community in your du’a.
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{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom
(i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue
with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone
astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.} (Holy
Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: My Lord is Allah (believes in
His Oneness), and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites
(men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: I
am one of the Muslims.} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: By Allah, if
Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of
camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, Whoever
calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who
follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all.
[Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Patience Is A Gift
*Bismillah Hir Rahmaan Nir Raheem* *Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatuallahi wa barakatuhu* ** *To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq) Bukhari :: Book 8 :: Volume 76 :: Hadith 477 Narrated Abu Said: [may Allah be pleased with him] * Some people from the Ansar asked Allah's Apostle (to give them something) and he gave to everyone of them, who asked him, until all that he had was finished. When everything was finished and he had spent all that was in his hand, he said to them, '(Know) that if I have any wealth, I will not withhold it from you (to keep for somebody else); And (know) that he who refrains from begging others (or doing prohibited deeds), Allah will make him contented and not in need of others; and he who remains patient, Allah will bestow patience upon him, and he who is satisfied with what he has, Allah will make him self-sufficient. And there is no gift better and vast (you may be given) than patience. *-- Surah Isra 17 verse 80 Say: O my Lord! let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honor and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honor; and grant me from Thy Presence an authority to aid (me). Ameen Transliteration :Wa qur rabbi adkhilni mudkhala sidqiw wa akhrijni mukhraja sidqiw wa-j'al li mil ladunka sulta_nan nasira_(n). Al-Tirmidhi HadithHadith 2482 Narrated by AbuHurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him) Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) used to say, O Allah, grant me benefit in what Thou hast taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase my knowledge. Praise be to Allah in all circumstances. I seek refuge in Allah from the state of those who go to Hell. Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted it, Tirmidhi saying this is a tradition whose isnad is gharib. Ameen *
Bismillah [IslamCity] Success of a Farmer
Success of a farmer There was a farmer who grew superior quality, award-winning corn in his farm. Each year, he entered his corn in the state fair where it won honors and prizes. One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned something interesting about how he grew his corn. The reporter discovered that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbours. How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbours when they are entering corn in the competition with yours each year? The reporter asked. Why brother ? The farmer replied, Didn't you know? The wind picks up pollen grains from the ripening corn and swirls it from field to field. If my neighbours grow inferior, sub-standard and poor quality corn, cross-pollination will steadily degrade the quality of my corn. If I have to grow good corn, I must help my neighbours to grow good corns too. The farmer gave a superb insight into the connectedness of life. His corn cannot improve unless his neighbours' corn also improves. So it is in the other dimensions and areas of life ! Those who choose to be in harmony must help their neighbours and colleagues to be at peace. Those who choose to live well must help others live well too. The value of a life is measured by the lives it touches... Success does not happen in isolation; it is most often a participatory and collective process. So share the good practices, ideas and new knowledge with your family, friends, team members and neighbours and all. As they say: Success breeds Success. ** Abdullah ibn Umar(radhiyallahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: The best friend in the Sight of Allah is he who is the well-wisher of his companions, and the best neighbour is one who behaves best towards his neighbours. (Tirmidhi) Author Unknown - Taken from Inspirations Volume 5 Inspirations Volume 5 will be available in 3 to 4 weeks time. Courtesy: AL-ISLAAH PUBLICATIONS ( www.everymuslim.net ) AL-ISLAAH PUBLICATIONS
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Mayoral Elections: What Are the Lessons
Mayoral Elections In Bangladesh : What Are the Lessons Mayoral elections were held in four cities and nine townships despite protest from some major parties. The election was held under emergency .Even according to election commission in most places honest candidates did not participate generating question why it happened? Many winning mayoral candidates have pending criminal cases against them . As the result has been declared it shows that the mayoral candidate who won in the cities was from Awami League but in wards supporters of other parties are in the majority. The question that has come out is whether the election represents the trend of public opinion.No body can be sure because major parties like BNP and Jamaate Islami did not take part in election officially, they did not set up candidate , they did not campaign.Moreover no body is sure about the mind of the rural vote which is eighty five percent of Bangladesh. The things may be very different if all major parties join election and campaign . In any event the result has galvanized Awami League because of its victory in prime posts.It has also galvanized the four party alliance, consisting of BNP, Jamaate Islami and two other parties , and it has also become more determined now for a different reason, they do not want to down grade any longer the strength of Awami League , want to devise new strategies for the coming national election. We have to wait to know what will be the nature of the next government.
Bismillah [IslamCity] Debate: Why I am a Christian Or a Muslim?
Why I am a Christian Or a Muslim? A debate between Rev. Bill Mask and Shabir Ally: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAT8NrpeMWofeature=related
Bismillah [IslamCity] Make A Difference to Muslim Children at School!
To: ayub57 Subject: Muslim School Governors Video! From: @muslimgovernors Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 09:08:25 + Muslim School Governors Video! Assalaamu'alaikum wa rahmatullah Dear Brothers/Sisters, The Muslim Governors: Making a Difference video, is now available to watch on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjpbXK_E71Yfmt=18 Find out about school governorship and how Muslim governors are making a positive contribution to the education of the next generation. You will also find out how to get involved and become a governor yourself. The Association of Muslim Governors [AMG] P.O. Box 1940 Ilford IG1 3XN Telephone: 0845 652 4016 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.muslimgovernors.org Charity Number: 1120178
Bismillah [IslamCity] The Sun of Mercy
The Sun of Mercy When the sun (which is only a creation) in the sky can convert impurities to fragrant flowers and is creating bread in the oven, then what will be the condition of Allah’s sun of grace? When the rays of Allah’s mercy shine on the evil thoughts in the heart, those thoughts are changed to the light of piety. Allah does not require capability or a certificate for giving. Maulana Rumi () have said; When Allah can grant filthy impurities such garments and Noor, then what will He be able to give his pure servants. Jalalud-din Rumi () is at a loss of vocabulary to express what bounties Allah grants those salikeen and murideen and those who tread His path. When the sun of Allah’s grace rises on people’s hearts, their evil character changes to virtuous character. The love which was being sacrificed for decaying corpses is now being sacrificed for Allah in prostration. That love is expressed now by placing the head on the ground in prostration by saying, “Subhana Rabbiyal A’la”. Honor belongs to the one who places his head at the feet of the Creator of the head. He will have no difficulties. Source: A Life of Piety by Hazrat Maulana Shah Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Sahab (db) Urdu Version: Hayat-e-Taqwa
Bismillah [IslamCity] Invitation to Houston Masjid Imams to Stop Forbidding Prayer
l-Imran (The Family of Imran) 3:104 Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong: They are the ones to attain felicity. Bismillah, As Salaam Alaikum, Brother Imams, This is an invitation to the Houston Masjid of Al-Islam / Mercy Community Center Imams to stop forbidding prayer at, and start permitting equal access to, worship in Allah's House of Worship, in the same way it is permitted in Masjid Haram, The Prophet's Mosque, and other masajids all over the world. With tomorrow's Jummah, you have the opportunity for you to end, or extend, according to your will, the Houston Masjid's continuing, decades long practices, of dictatorial punishment, banishment and oppression of the worship of Allah. It would be a Mercy for you to relieve the ummah, of the unnecessary burdens of these practices. These are the same practices used against Prophet Muhammad and his ummah (PBUT), by those who oppressed them, and their efforts to Worship Allah in Peace, at the Kabbah. Allah Gives the oppressed the Right to publically protest their oppression, when private efforts to end it have been fruitless. The Commands of Allah in the Holy Quran are clear, the choice of whose path you choose to follow is yours. I pray for Allah to Guide you on the Right Path. Sura 96 6-19 Nay! Indeed, man transgresses all bounds, considers himself to be self-sufficient, although, surely towards your Rabb is his return. Have you seen the one who forbids Our servant from offering Salah (prayer)? Have you considered, if he was on right guidance, or was enjoining true piety, why he would forbid someone from prayer? Have you considered, if he denies the truth and turns away, what will happen? Does he not know that Allah is observing all things? Nay! Let him know that if he does not stop, we will drag him by the forelock, a lying, sinful forelock. So let him call his supporters for help, We too shall call the guards of hell to deal with him. Nay! Do not obey him! Prostrate yourself and bring yourself closer to your Rabb. Sura 2-217 They ask thee concerning fighting in the Prohibited Month. Say: Fighting therein is a grave (offence); but graver is it in the sight of Allah to prevent access to the path of Allah, to deny Him, to prevent access to the Sacred Mosque, and drive out its members. Tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter. Peace, Brother Curtis Sharif
Bismillah [IslamCity] Rwanda: 'French troops involved in Rwanda's 800,000 people massarce',Justice Minister
France accused over Rwanda genocide Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:59:29 GMT French soldiers on patrol passing by ethnic Hutu troops in 1994 French troops were directly involved in Rwanda's 1994 genocide in which 800,000 people were massacred, Rwanda's justice ministry says. It named 33 senior French military and political figures including late president Francois Mitterrand (president from 1981 to 1995), two former prime ministers Dominique de Villepin and Edouard Balladur of direct involvement in the massacres from April to July 1994 and said they should be prosecuted. Hutu militias slaughtered minority Tutsis and politically moderate Hutus. The report threatened to further mar relations between the two countries, which severed diplomatic ties in November 2006. France has refused to comment on the report and had previously denied any involvement. France has acknowledged making mistakes in Rwanda but denies any responsibility for the killing spree. The French foreign ministry told the BBC it would only respond to the fresh allegations after reading the report, which was released on Tuesday afternoon. Rwandan Justice Minister Tharcisse Karugarama, presenting the 500-page report in Kigali, said: French forces directly assassinated Tutsis and Hutus accused of hiding Tutsis... French forces committed several rapes on Tutsi women. Karugarama said his country had no immediate plans to issue indictments, but the report could be the basis for potential charges against individuals or the state. He added that it took more than two years for a special commission assigned with probing France's involvement in the genocide. The report further said that France was aware of the preparations for the genocide, contributed to planning the massacres and actively took part in the killing. Elsewhere the statement said that considering the seriousness of the alleged crimes, the Rwandan government has urged the relevant authorities to bring the accused French politicians and military officials to justice. FTP/PA Muslims must unite all over the World and pray for the appearance of al Mahdi (r.a.) the Saviour of mankind the descendent of Prophet Muhammed s.a.w. __ Instant Messaging, free SMS, sharing photos and more... Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger at http://ca.beta.messenger.yahoo.com/
Bismillah [IslamCity] Re: Invitation to Houston Masjid Imams to Stop Forbidding Prayer
eGroup For Muslims Around The WorldThese kind of fitna messages should not be approved. It is just one person's opinion on whatever is going on in their community. Such messages should be posted within their own community so they can have a discussion. For all we know, these masajid might be forbidding these bidah prayers that people have invented. - Original Message - Subject: Bismillah [IslamCity] Invitation to Houston Masjid Imams to Stop Forbidding Prayer Posted by: Curtis Sharif Curtis Sharif cssharif Sat Aug 9, 2008 3:05 am (PDT) l-Imran (The Family of Imran) 3:104 Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong: They are the ones to attain felicity. Bismillah, As Salaam Alaikum, Brother Imams, This is an invitation to the Houston Masjid of Al-Islam / Mercy Community Center Imams to stop forbidding prayer at, and? ¦ start permitting equal access to, worship in Allah's House of Worship,? ¦ in the same way it is permitted in Masjid Haram, The Prophet's Mosque, and other masajids all over the world. With tomorrow's Jummah, you have the opportunity for you to end, or extend, according to your will, the Houston Masjid's continuing,? ¦ decades long practices, of dictatorial punishment, banishment and oppression of the worship of Allah. It would be a Mercy for you to relieve the ummah, of the? ¦ unnecessary burdens of these practices. These are the same practices used against Prophet Muhammad and his ummah (PBUT), by those who oppressed them, and their efforts to Worship Allah in Peace, at the Kabbah. Allah Gives the oppressed the Right to publically protest their oppression, when private efforts to end it have been fruitless. The Commands of Allah in the Holy Quran are clear, the? ¦ choice of whose path you choose to follow is yours.? ¦ I pray for Allah to Guide you on the Right Path. ? ¦ Sura 96 6-19? ¦ Nay!? ¦ Indeed, man transgresses all bounds, considers himself to be self-sufficient, although, surely towards your Rabb is his return.? ¦ Have you seen the one who forbids Our servant from offering Salah (prayer)?? ¦ Have you considered, if he was on right guidance, or was enjoining true piety, why he would forbid someone from prayer?? ¦ Have you considered, if he denies the truth and turns away, what will happen?? ¦ Does he not know that Allah is observing all things?? ¦ Nay!? ¦ Let him know that if he does not stop, we will drag him by the forelock, a lying, sinful forelock.? ¦ So let him call his supporters for help, We too shall call the guards of hell to deal with him.? ¦ Nay!? ¦ Do not obey him!? ¦ Prostrate yourself and bring yourself closer to your Rabb. ? ¦ Sura 2-217 ? ¦ They ask thee concerning fighting in the Prohibited Month. Say: Fighting therein is a grave (offence); but graver is it in the sight of Allah to prevent access to the path of Allah, to deny Him, to prevent access to the Sacred Mosque, and drive out its members. Tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter. Peace, Brother Curtis Sharif
